February 2018 | NSM — National Seating & Mobility

According to AARP and the National Conference of State Legislatures, 90% of people over the age of 65 want to live in their home as long as they can. To achieve their dreams of safely aging in place, thousands of seniors are investing in a compact stairlift designed to meet their mobility needs. But before…

home service professionals say the top aging-in-place projects they've been hired to do include installing grab bars and entryway wheelchair ramps

In the last post, we discussed some common yet detrimental mistakes to avoid when installing building wheelchair ramps to improve handicap and elderly independence. However, it’s important to understand the full range of mistakes to avoid in order to provide maximum safety and mobility. Here’s part two of our guide to avoiding common mistakes when…

Portable ramps are simple and convenient solutions for wheelchairs and scooters to access steps, vehicles, and raised landings. These can be used for both commercial and residential purposes. They are lightweight and handy, making them easier to carry, use and store. Portable ramps vary considerably in their features. When it comes to purchasing a portable ramp,…

A flight of curved stairs can add to the beauty of a home, but it can be a challenge for people with limited mobility. Installing a curved stair lift would be an ideal solution to ensure access to the upper floor. It would improve the user’s mobility and independence to a great extent. National Seating & Mobility…

If accessing stairs in your home is strenuous, then installing a ramp could be an ideal solution. Ramps allow wheelchair and mobility scooter users to safely access steps, raised thresholds, vehicles and raised landings with ease. National Seating & Mobility offers high-quality models of custom ramps in a wide range of styles and configurations. Ideal for use…

Negotiating stairs or thresholds can be challenging for elderly people using a wheelchair or mobility scooter. Wheelchair ramps are perfect solutions in such situations as they allow wheelchairs and other mobility devices to safely move over uneven ground.

20 percent of seniors will make up 20 percent of the U.S. population by 2030

By 2030, older adults (seniors) will account for roughly 20% of the U.S. population. Many of these adults strive to stay independent and live in their homes as long as they can. In order to maximize both mobility and home comfort, it may be necessary to invest in a elderly lift assist devices such as…